Project Grant 21ACERMI1009
- The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded Montana State University a $499,283 Project Grant under the Acer Access and Development Program (CFDA 10.174). The grant will support efforts to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through research and education related to maple syrup production from September 30, 2022 to September 29, 2025. Specifically, Montana State University will lead a team of engineers and microbiologists to develop and deliver producer and...
- The Montana State University Office of Sponsored Programs received a $499,010 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access and Development Program (CFDA 10.174). The grant supports a collaborative effort between MSU and other partners to conduct maple syrup production research and education activities. Specifically, the award will fund a producer and landowner education project to promote the domestic maple syrup industry...
- The University of Vermont received a $499,993 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174) to support efforts promoting the domestic maple syrup industry. The three-year award beginning September 30, 2021 will fund research and education activities related to maple syrup production, as well as promotion of the industry through demonstration projects and technical assistance. Key deliverables...
- Purdue University was awarded a $499,957 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174) to increase production and consumption of maple syrup in Indiana through an integrated marketing strategy. The University will conduct supply and demand research on the Indiana maple syrup industry, implement a marketing plan for maple syrup and value-added products to boost Midwest consumer awareness and...
- Utah State University was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174) to develop the maple syrup industry in the Intermountain West region. The three-year award will support education programs for landowners on maple sap collection and production processes, and research on sap yields from tapping bigtooth maple, boxelder, and Norway maple trees in Utah using traditional and...
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $470,387 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA #10.174) to advance maple syrup production in Wisconsin through September 2024. The University will design and deliver audience-specific educational resources and learning opportunities to address knowledge gaps among landowners, professionals and underserved audiences like farmers and tribes. This will...
- The University of Washington was awarded $497,846 under the Acer Access Development Program by the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service to facilitate the development of a commercial maple syrup industry from bigleaf maple in the Pacific Northwest. The three-year project grant will support research and outreach to promote maple syrup production in Washington and Oregon through improved techniques adapted to regional weather conditions. Key activities include identifying...
- The University of Missouri System was awarded $473,481 under the Acer Access Development Program federal Project Grant by the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service to support efforts promoting the domestic maple syrup industry in Missouri. Through this funding, the University will analyze the maple resources and syrup production potential in the lower Midwest region, developing an understanding of the economics and technical guides tailored for sustainable management and...
- The Future Generations organization will use a $500,000 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174) to deliver educational services and establish demonstration sites promoting maple syrup production in Appalachia. Specifically, the grantee will provide technical and business skills training to maple producers and landowners across Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia through workshops,...
- The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (VAAFM) received a $493,723 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174) to undertake activities expanding consumer engagement with Vermont and US maple products. The 2021 grant project takes an integrated approach to increase sales and consumption of maple products through promotion of research, education, and marketing efforts related to the...
This three-year, $495,692.66 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service will support research and outreach efforts through the Acer Access Development Program. Funded activities between Michigan State University's Forestry and Integrated Crop Expansion Center and a local craft distillery will evaluate utilizing late season and post-season maple sap in producing 100% pure maple distillate products. The partnership aims to refine handling and initial sap refinement processes as well as distillate production methods for various maple products. It also seeks to disseminate solutions to better utilize off-flavored syrup and post-bud break sap, with a goal of extending the traditional maple season by 25-35%. Outreach materials including written publications, online modules and an educational video series will inform maple producers and the general public on standard operating procedures developed through this work.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $495.7k | 9/2/21 |